F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Knowledge, networks, funding: what’s behind VC that set up Uber exit [Q&A]
It’s just days after arguably the biggest deal so far this year — Cape Town founded company orderTalk’s exit to Uber Eats. Many may be…
Initiative to help 67 black-owned startups, SMEs with R2m worth in logos, branding
One of the biggest mistakes startups make when it comes to designing a logo is that they design what they like — rather than what…
HAVAÍC holds onto five investments despite two offers, says Ian Lessem [Q&A]
While Cape Town venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC has yet to exit any of its five portfolio investments, it has had two opportunities to do so since…
Jozi Angels wants R8m return from R400k invested per startup [Q&A]
So, your startup is looking for money then? If you head to angel investment network Jozi Angels make sure you can within seven years, generate return…
Three reasons why Uber acquisition of SA grown orderTalk is so big a deal [Updated]
Uber’s food delivery business Uber Eats has acquired tech company orderTalk, which was once headquartered as a startup in Cape Town, South Africa. Here’s why it’s such…
Market readiness key when investing in startups – 4Di Capital founder [Q&A]
For a venture capital (VC) fund, finding the perfect investment comes down to not only things such as investing in the “perfect” founders with the…
Startups need at least 10x in 5 years to be good investment – VC, angel investors
Want to get investment from an angel or venture capital (VC) investor? You’re going to have be able to grow the valuation of your…
Swarm Fund aims to raise raise $35m in loans for African farmers with FarmCoin
Blockchain for private equity the Swarm Fund is likely to raise $35-million in revenue for 87 500 African farmers in the initiative’s first year by helping sell their…
Ekasi Bucks to launch ‘world’s first crypto-mall, bitcoin taxis for townships’
Just months after a failed initial coin offering (ICO), South African blockchain consultancy Ekasi Bucks plans to launch what it calls “the world’s first crypto-mall and on-demand transport service for…
New mapping tool like Strava for public transport planners says GoMetro founder
Cape Town mobility startup GoMetro yesterday launched a new self-service application for transport planners to better map and plan transport routes. The startup will partner with…
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